Something to Consider
Virginia Leary Getz, School Counselor

What is your Health IQ?
   (Parade Magazine - Sunday January 9, 2011)

1. Drinking milk will make a cold worse
     True or False?

2.  Honey can help burns heal.
     True or False?

3. Gargling with salt water will help a sore throat?
    True or False?

4.  Women have more "senior moments" than men.
      True or False?

5.  Men are less likely to go to the doctor for cardiac care than women.
     True or False?

6.  The most dangerous place to gain weight is:
      a.  all over
      b.  belly
      c.  thighs
      d.  hips

7.  To decrease your chances of catching a cold, avoid which of the following?
     a.  going outside with wet hair
     b.  watching too much TV
     c.  Sleeping in a draft

8.  Being able to touch your toes is a good way to test:
     a.  your flexibility
     b.  your blood pressure
     c.  your risk of heart disease
     d.  your muscle strength

9.  Which of the following foods may reduce cavities?
      a.  cranberries
      b.  cereal
      c.  bread

10.  The best source of more energy in the afternoon is:
       a.  a cup of green tea
       b.  a walk around the block
       c.  a nap

11.  What amount of sleep a night is linked to an increased risk of premature death?
       a.  5.5 hours
       b.  6.5 hours
       c.  9 hours

12.  How much screen time per day will hurt kid's social and intellectual development?
       a.  45 minutes
       b.  2 hours
       c.  3.5 hours




Answer Key:
1.   False
2.   True
3.   True
4.   True
5.   False
6.   B
7.   B
8.   A and C
9.   A
10. C
11.  A and C
12.  C

Answers Explained:
1. Consuming dairy products will not result in more phlegm.
2.  In a study of over 900 persons with mild to moderate burns it was found that using honey on the burns
resulted in faster healing time than some antibiotic creams. This was not true for cuts and lacerations.
3.  This is not a cure but can be soothing, thought to reduce swelling and inflammation, according to the Mayo Clinic.
4.  In a Mayo clinic study of over 2000 men and women over the age of 70, males were found almost 50% more likely to suffer from mild cognitive impairment.
5.  Women are generally seen when the disease process has progressed to a more serious level.
6.  Visceral fat, found around the middle is has been linked to higher risk of diabetes, heart disease and some cancers.
7.  Being a couch potato may increase your likelihood of catching a cold - exercise is believed to trigger immune cells to temporarily circulate, fighting infection.
8.  Researchers believe that a lack of trunk flexibility may mean that your arteries are as rigid as the rest of you.
9.  The antibacterial components of cranberries are believed to inhibit bacterial growth in the mouth.
10.This was found to be true in the elderly population in a study conducted by the University of Surrey.
11.  Both too little and too much sleep have been linked to premature death for differing reasons - sleeping too little is believed to cause the increased risk, while sleeping too much is believed to be an indication of an underlying health issue.
12. In a study of "tweens" over two hours of screen time was linked to an increase psychological problems including difficulty getting along with friends.